Heated Rivalry is a powerful reminder that when Canadian creators are backed by strong cultural policy, our stories shine — at home and beyond.

That’s why supporting Canadian media isn’t optional. It’s essential.

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🌟 Thank you for standing with Canadian media this year.

Your support fuels our advocacy, our research, and our work to protect Canadian storytelling.

Here’s to a stronger, more resilient media landscape in 2026.

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2/2🛍️ Explore the collection: friendsofcanadianmedia.myshopify.com

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1/2💡 Policy progress in action.

The @policyalternatives.ca Alternative Federal Budget 2026 includes our proposal to end tax deductibility for foreign internet ads —adding momentum to our call to #CloseTheLoophole & keep ad dollars in Canada.

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🎙️ Our very own Sarah Andrews, spoke to The Canadian Press about the CBC’s new 5-year plan to reconnect with audiences & strengthen local reporting.

Read full article below👇

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Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget - Friends of Canadian Media August 1st, 2025 Dear Members of the Standing Committee on Finance, Friends of Canadian Media is a not-for-profit organization. We are a non-partisan citizens’ movement that stands up for Canadian voi...

2/2 Our budget asks call for real action:

✅ Stable @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social funding
✅ Keep ad dollars in Canada
✅ 25% of gov’t ad spend to local outlets

Because supporting journalism means strengthening democracy.

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Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget - Friends of Canadian Media August 1st, 2025 Dear Members of the Standing Committee on Finance, Friends of Canadian Media is a not-for-profit organization. We are a non-partisan citizens’ movement that stands up for Canadian voi...

📊 We’re calling on Ottawa to redirect at least 25% of federal ad spending to Canadian news outlets. That means stronger journalism, more jobs & sustainable funding for our stories.

Read our budget recommendations 👇

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1/2🏛️ Parliament returns & the stakes are high. 🍁

Big decisions ahead on:

✅ Defending the #CBC
✅ Closing the tax loophole that benefits Big Tech
✅ Protecting our cultural sovereignty
✅ Investing in Canadian media

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Global News lays off 45 workers in B.C. and Alberta Unifor, which represents the employees of parent company Corus Entertainment, says 22 are in B.C. and 23 in Alberta — 26 of them journalists

2/2 We need action now:
✅ Safeguard @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social

✅ Close the tax loophole draining billions from CND media

✅ Boost gov’t ad spend on domestic media

When media jobs disappear, so does our connection to each other.

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Did you know?

Canada’s media sector supports thousands of jobs and fuels our economy—not just news & culture. Let’s advocate for strong and sustainable Canadian media.

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Annual Reports | Canada Media Fund

From Halifax to Vancouver, #Canadians are telling our stories—but they need policies & funding to compete globally. Canadian storytelling is who we are. Support Canadian creators!

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About TIFF 50

🎬✨ It’s @tiffnet.bsky.social season!

Canadian stories deserve centre stage — not just at festivals, but every day. From screen to stream, we need strong policies to defend our cultural sovereignty & ensure our creators thrive. 🍁

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Canadian Media Means Business/Nos Media Connaissent Leur Affaire Canadian Media creates economic value. This is the first study of the total media ecosystem's contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide.

2/2 📄 Read the report: 👇

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